Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer / Principal Policy Officer Pool

Reference 9J9213C9

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Business Unit: Security Emergency Recovery Management

Location: Adelaide CBD

Salary Range: $98,478 - $104,165

Classification: ASO600

Duration: Up to 12 months

Closing Date: 22 Aug 2026

Role Highlights

- Unique opportunity to learn about national security and emergency management.

- Contribute to state and national projects and policy development.

- Be part of a dynamic, small team.

Role Details

The Senior Project Officers and Principal Policy Officers are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating projects and providing policy advice related to security and emergency management issues. While Senior Project Officers will have a particular area of focus (National and Protective Security, Emergency Management or Recovery), they may work across each domain from time to time and support the team’s operational activities when required.

Special Conditions

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department/'s Performance Management Program.

- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.

- Out-of-hours work and interstate travel may be required, and there may be limitations on annual leave during the high risk disaster season.

- This role requires a National Criminal History check.

- These roles requires the ability for the incumbent to secure a National Security Clearance to Secret Level following appointment.

- All SERM staff are required to participate in the State Crisis Centre during exercises and incidents and be on the on-call roster for the State Crisis Centre and State Emergency Centre.

- Multiple roles available at the ASO6 and ASO7 classification levels.

For more information please see the role description:

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier/'s priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business

Security, Emergency and Recovery Management (SERM) provides leadership, advice and guidance for the State’s national security and emergency management governance and policy arrangements. SERM also guides the co-ordination and delivery of whole of Government recovery interventions across a disaster event. They support both the immediate operational and the longer-term considerations and consequences of the disaster event through recovery program planning. SERM advises and supports the Premier through the Emergency Management Act 2004, supports the Chief Executive as Chair of the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), supports the SEMC in achieving their strategic directions and legislated requirements, is the custodian of the State Emergency Management Plan, represents South Australia on national committees and oversees the SA Government protective security policy.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Kirsten-Leigh Barr - Director, Security Emergency Recovery Management

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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